Detroit to Worcester, Massachusetts: Road Trip Guide & Distance

574.2 miles 924.1 km · straight line
669.3 miles actual route 1077.1 km · driving distance
13h 17min estimated drive time
$64 - $79 estimated fuel cost
~1h 39min flight time
87° E bearing direction

How far is Detroit from Worcester, Massachusetts?

The distance from Detroit to Worcester, Massachusetts is 574.2 miles (924.1 km) as the crow flies. Worcester, Massachusetts is located E of Detroit. By car, the driving distance is approximately 669.3 miles, taking about 13h 17min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 39min. Both are located in United States — Detroit in Michigan and Worcester, Massachusetts in Massachusetts.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Detroit and Worcester, Massachusetts. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Detroit to Worcester, Massachusetts

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 13h 17min $64 - $79 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 39min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~15h 56min $54–$100* Budget
Train ~17h 16min $80–$234* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Detroit & Worcester, Massachusetts

Quick Facts

Detroit
42.33°N, 83.05°W
America/Detroit
183m elevation
Worcester, Massachusetts
42.26°N, 71.80°W
America/New_York
146m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 191 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 48 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 43.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM